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Hailing from a small town in Northern Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, Jake LaLonde is a 22 year old professional independent drummer. Starting at a young age, he has been performing on a weekly basis since age 15 in various local bars and nightclubs. Throughout highschool Jake was the drum instructor at Grooves Music Inc. In the fall of 2010 he was invited to attend the prestigious Musicians Insititute, College of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles. After returning home to Michigan, he was contracted by variant artists which led him to move to Chicago, IL. There he performed in music videos and clubs as well as held a residency performing weekly at the Hard Rock. After one year he decided to return home again and is currently performing with local artists at bars/clubs, festivals, and casino circuits. He has shared the stage with acts such as Vince Neil, Pop Evil, Buckcherry, Fuel, Evans Blue, and Bret Michaels to name a few. Jake is actively seeking new opportunities and ways to further his musical career.
Equipped with all top-of-the-line drums, cymbals, mics, in-ear monitors, recording equipment and software is only the beginging of what validates Jake in the professional music industry. He's well versed in creating, routing, operating, and playing with click and backing tracks. Jake can play many different styles, including rock, country, hip-hop, blues, reggae, funk, and jazz. As a player, he is very detail oriented, always striving for perfection. His energy on stage radiates through to all who watch with a lively and dynamic performance that can be tailored to any artist's style. Professionalism, creativity, integrity, and passion are just a few of the many things you get when you hire Jake.
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- Screen name:
- Jacob LaLonde
- Member since:
- Feb 15 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 8
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Anything melodic! I'm a sucker for a good harmony! Contact me for more specifics.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Moderate
- Harmonica:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
All pro gear. Drums & Mics. I am a big fan of nice equipment. I own my own PA system. Allen&Heath mixer, and Mackie Powered Speakers.
MUSIC
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We've Been Compromised (Video)
We've Been Compromised (Video)WVvQxDJOAt4
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Halestorm - I Miss The Misery (Drum Cover) (Video)
Halestorm - I Miss The Misery (Drum Cover) (Video)x8sQdDDk1XQ